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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.40, 52,869.60 and 34,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.40, 52,869.60 and 34,663.20 is: 51,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.40 : 52,869.60 = 34,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.40/52,869.60 = 34,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.40x = 52,869.60 × 34,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.40x = 1,832,629,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,629,518.72/35,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,994.80

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